by Dave Abernethy | May 21, 2026 | Pastoral Care
The more I read the Scriptures, the more convinced I become that a faithful and fruitful Christian life over the long haul—whether in ministry, work, family life, or general Christian discipleship—is sustained by rhythms that God himself has built into creation. These...
by Dave Abernethy | Jan 22, 2026 | Pastoral Care
I once heard counseling defined as having wise, candid, fruitful conversations about things that really matter. Isn’t that good? Tends to set you at ease, doesn’t it? Truth be told, as pastors and church leaders, many of us have experienced the task of counseling as...
by Dave Abernethy | Aug 20, 2025 | District News, Pastoral Care
Dear NCD Family, As a new season of ministry approaches, I am thrilled to share with you a bit of a personal update that I’m hopeful will have encouraging ripple effects for our family of churches in the North Central District into the days ahead. In...
by Dave Abernethy | Mar 20, 2025 | District News
For decades now, the Evangelical Free Church of America has drawn together for a handful of days during the coldest stretch of the year in order to celebrate the gospel as we warm ourselves at the fires of sound doctrine and Christian fellowship. This past winter was...
